XTR Wheelset for $399?

Just wondering why this wheelset is so heavily discounted off the original MSRP of $1499. I used to have the 2009 9mm QR version of this wheelset and they were great, and am thinking about buying this version based upon my experience. But the low price has me wondering if they possibly have a defect I haven't heard of.

Well they're pretty narrow, but I haven't heard of the same issues the XT hubs were having on the XTR hubs so that is a positive. I seriously doubt they were ever listed at $1499, but probably were originally listed around $999. Shimano wheelsets have never really attained the desirable status that Mavic and others have.

Well, THB, I posted in your other thread. So, for anyone else considering them, if 19mm internal width is OK, then a good way to go. I am impressed with my Trail set. Hard to beat the price for scandium (because that is better, right).